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The Emirates NBA Cup is back. The NBA’s in-season tournament was a hit last season with the L.A. Lakers winning it all. And now for 2024, the NBA Cup is wide open for all 30 teams to win in a single-elimination format with the championship game.
The 2024 NBA Cup kicks off with eight games on Tuesday, Nov. 12 with a nationally-televised doubleheader on TNT. The first game features the New York Knicks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with tipoff at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET.
Additionally, the second game has the Dallas Mavericks going head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California with a start time of 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. Click here for the NBA Cup game schedule.
At a Glance: Watch the 2024 NBA Cup Online
- When: Nov. 12 to Dec. 17
- TV channels: ESPN, TNT and NBA TV
- Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, NBA League Pass
How to Stream 2024 NBA Cup Without Cable
While NBA Cup games broadcast on TV across ESPN, TNT and NBA TV, the in-season tournament can also be streamed on web-based streaming cable services — like DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV — some of which even offer free trials.
Note that the basketball games are sprinkled across multiple networks, streaming services and platforms. The only service that carries every game is NBA League Pass; learn more about the network here.
Ahead, find out how to watch NBA Cup games with and without a cable subscription.
DirecTV Stream
Watch 2024 NBA Cup games with DirecTV Stream, which carries ESPN, TNT and NBA TV, along with more than 90 other channels — such as ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television, NBC, Fox, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others.
Sports fans can watch the in-season tournament for free with the cable streamer’s five-day trial. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices starting at $74.99 for the entry-level Entertainment package with the streamer’s current deals.
Fubo
Another way to watch 2024 NBA Cup games on ESPN and NBA TV (no TNT) is through Fubo. The streaming service starts at $59.99 for the first month for more than 185 channels with the streamer’s current deals. You can also record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more.
If you want to watch some of the NBA season live online free, the online TV streaming service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
Hulu + Live TV
To watch ESPN and TNT (but no NBA TV) online, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service includes Disney+, ESPN+ and access to more than 90 live channels — like CBS Sports Network, BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $59.99 per month for the first three months for new or returning subscribers. The deal runs through Nov. 19; after that, subscriptions auto-renew starting at $82.99 per month.
In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), The Muppets Studio and Pixar Animation, as well as ESPN+ for original sports programming and live sports from F1 racing, UFC, MLB and other sports leagues. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too. Hulu also offers a three-day free trial.
Sling
Sling is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch NBA Cup games on ESPN and TNT with the Orange + Blue plan, which is up to 50 percent off the first month for eligible new subscribers (prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market).
Sports lovers can save when they pre-pay for three months of Sling starting at $105 (a discount of $114). Meanwhile, NBA TV is available through Sling’s Sports Extra package for an additional $11 per month. The package also includes NHL Network, MLB Network, ESPNU and more.
Sling Orange + Blue (reg. $60 monthly) includes Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, CNN, Fox News, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC, MSNBC and much more.
NBA League Pass
To stream every NBA Cup game from all 30 teams during the regular season, NBA Cup, postseason and NBA Finals, NBA League Pass is the best option.
With prices starting at $16.99 per month, the streaming service features all live games, on-demand games and access to games from the NBA’s archive. NBA League Pass also includes NBA TV for coverage, analysis, documentaries, highlights and more.
However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets. Learn more about NBA League Pass here.
How to Watch 2024 NBA Cup With Cable
NBA Cup games air across ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on ESPN.com, TNTDrama.com and NBA.com, or on the ESPN, TNT and NBA mobile apps with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
NBA Cup 2024 Game Schedule
The NBA Cup starts with group play on Tuesday, Nov. 12, while games throughout the tournament take place every week on Tuesdays and Fridays until it ends with the championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
- Group Play: Nov. 12-Dec. 3 (Tuesdays and Fridays)
- Quarterfinals: Dec. 10, 11
- Semifinals: Dec. 14
- Championship: Dec. 17
NBA Cup 2024 Groups
Here’s how the NBA Cup works: All 30 teams are divided into three groups per conference. Each team plays the other teams in the group from Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Friday, Dec. 3.
Then six teams that has the best record (one from each group), along with two wild cards, moves on to the quarterfinal, and then the semifinals in Las Vegas — which is where the championship game is also held. Learn more about the NBA Cup’s rules and format here.
East: Group A
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
East: Group B
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Toronto Raptors
- Detroit Pistons
East: Group C
- Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
West: Group A
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
West: Group B
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz
- San Antonio Spurs
West: Group C
- Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies
Where to Buy 2024 NBA Cup Tickets Online
Want to watch games in person? Tickets are available for the in-season tournament at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster and GameTime — prices depend on city and seat location. For more info, visit NBA.com.
One of the best deals on last-minute tickets right now is at TicketNetwork, which offers The Hollywood Reporter readers $150 off orders of $500 with promo code THR150, or $300 off orders that are $1,000 and up with code THR300.
Other deals on tickets can be found at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR2024; or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up.
